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The latest breaking news and stories on Canada, a country in North America known as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, and world’s ninth largest economy. Also covering Canada’s relationship with the US and China, plus commentary and updates on Canada’s economy, politics, society and trade news.
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A Chinese biotech company is hoping AI technology will help to boost profits and speed up chromosome testing which is a vital part of In vitro fertilisation. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
Banking & finance

Chinese company to use AI-powered testing to boost profits and fast-track IVF

China’s falling fertility rate sees spike in demand for assisted reproduction as biotech firm raises US$101 million from Hong Kong listing.

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Japan

‘Damage Kyoto’s reputation’: plan for sky-high towers meets backlash

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China-Latin America relations

China threatens Mexico with trade reprisals over 50% import duties

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China trade

China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe

The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing.

Natural gas-powered buses bound for Mexico are loaded onto a ship at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Xinhua
CPTPP

Opinion | Pacific trade vitality shows multilateralism is alive and well

With the US in retreat, nations committed to economic integration are moving forward through partnerships like the CPTPP.

Stocks

Global buy-backs soar but mainland China, Hong Kong see drop: Capital Group

The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says.

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Space

Nasa abandons orbital station, plans moon base and nuclear spacecraft

Nasa pivots resources to establish a long-term presence on the moon as the US races China.

An earlier concept of a Nasa moon base. Photo: Nasa via TNS
Aviation accidents

US officials play down controller ‘distraction’ in LaGuardia crash

Investigator cautions against ‘pointing fingers’ after collision between an Air Canada jet and a truck that killed two pilots.

Middle East

Opinion | As the Gulf grows riskier, the Arctic is gaining strategic weight

As traditional energy centres become less stable, the Arctic’s resources, shipping routes and infrastructure are growing in importance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

The acquisition comes two months after Zijin Mining proposed to buy Canadian Allied Gold as part of its global expansion. Photo: Shutterstock
Aviation accidents

Both pilots killed after passenger jet hits fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia

Images showed the Air Canada Express plane tilted on its tail with the nose of the aircraft ripped off.

There was extensive damage to ⁠the nose of the plane, as it tilted upwards. Photo: AP
War and conflict

Macroscope | Trump’s war is uniting the world, just not how he might have expected

The war on Iran could prompt middle powers to go beyond forming coalitions independent of the US and align more openly with China.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in Iran war, sends more troops

Iran is threatening tourist sites worldwide, renewing fears that Tehran could resort to militant attacks beyond the Middle East.

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The Philippines

Why Philippines struggles to tap its US$1 trillion mineral wealth

Without a proper road map to grow its mining sector, the country remains a ‘second-tier mineral economy’.

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Nickel mining in southern Philippines. Analysts say a lack of a proper road map to realise the country’s mining potential is hindering its ambitions to grow the industry. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem
SCMP Highlights

Jean-Claude Van Damme talks art; a chemist’s soy empire: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a mother’s 22kg weight loss to a Taiwanese chemist’s soy empire in Australia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Van Damme with his artwork “Hong Kong”, an impressionistic reproduction of a scene from his 1988 film Bloodsport, at the University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Wellness

World’s ‘happiest’ places revealed as social media weighs on us

Heavy social media use is undermining youth well-being in many countries, according to a UN-sponsored report.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico invites Spain’s king to World Cup in sign of thaw

President Sheinbaum’s invitation came after the monarch acknowledged there had been ‘a lot of abuse’ during Spain’s conquest of the Americas.

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Academy Awards

Meet Katelyn Rose Larson, girlfriend of Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams

The pair, who turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, have been together since 2020 – she’s a tattoo artist who prefers her privacy.

Hudson Williams attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with his girlfriend, Katelyn Rose Larson. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Insurance

Hong Kong regulator sets ‘comprehensive’ review of medical insurance costs

Analysis aims to increase transparency at a time when some insurance prices are rising faster than medical costs, Insurance Authority CEO says.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz

Some allies say no to ships, after US president demands at least seven countries help secure the strategic waterway.

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China travel

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

China has continually expanded its visa-free policies in recent years. Here is a breakdown of the latest rules.

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A police officer helps an American tourist fill out an entry registration card at Beijing Capital International Airport. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy

Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy

Wary of both Beijing’s grip and Washington’s whims, three G7 allies are charting their own independent critical mineral course.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hand with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Paris, France, last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
Scams and swindles

150,000 Meta accounts shut down in Southeast Asian scam centre crackdown

Meta has also launched protective tools such as Facebook and WhatsApp alerts for suspicious friend requests and activities.

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Chinese culture

This Cantonese language course is 85% Mandarin speakers. Here’s why

Originally targeting heritage speakers, the University of British Columbia’s language programme is proving more popular among another group.

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Gun violence in the US

Perplexity, Meta AIs named ‘least safe’ after helping researchers plot attacks

ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Meta AI, Gemini and others suggested ‘locations to target’ and ‘weapons’ to use to researchers posing as 13-year-old boys.

A woman visits a makeshift memorial to shooting victims in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, in February. Photo: Reuters
Racism and other prejudice

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams condemns racist, homophobic fan comments

The Canadian show about a romance between two male hockey players has become a global phenomenon but also stirred an online frenzy.

Hudson Williams poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, in January. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Canada, premier hints at Iran war link

No one was injured, but security will be boosted at American and Israeli embassies and consulates, police say.

TikTok

TikTok gets green light to stay in Canada, reversing earlier ban

The app, owned by China’s ByteDance, has agreed to improve privacy and security, and to enhance protections for minors.

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